Substitute Bus Driver

CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA•Billings, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of children and their families? Join us as a Bus Driver, operating under the supervision of our Lead Bus Driver. This role is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe vehicle while transporting children and parents/families to program activities, homes, and field trips.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current in-state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a School Bus and Passenger endorsement or other state-specific criteria.
CPR and First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in an annual review, including onboard observation of your road performance by a State Certified School Bus Instructor.
Attend a combination of annual classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to ensure safe and efficient vehicle operation, proficiency in running a fixed route, basic first aid administration, emergency procedures, and operation of special equipment.
Assist the Bus Aide in ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
Follow the safest and most efficient assigned route, as determined by the Lead Bus Driver, the Transportation & Facilities Manager, and the Area Manager.
Maintain the route schedule and inform parents of stop locations and times.
Ensure children are properly restrained before starting the bus engine in the afternoon.
Ensure that children are released only to authorized individuals.
Safely load and unload children as per Centro's Transportation Manual.
Monitor and maintain all vehicle fluid levels.
Keep the vehicle interiors clean.
Clean the vehicle exterior as weather allows.
Provide support for center-level Parent Night’s by offering transportation or other assistance as assigned.
Perform a daily playground health and safety checklist when assigned by the Lead Bus Driver.